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Rok Resources Inc
Symbol ROK
Shares Issued 215,393,217
Close 2023-11-20 C$ 0.345
Market Cap C$ 74,310,660
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Rok Resources loses $7.75-million in Q3 2023

2023-11-21 12:43 ET - News Release

Mr. Cameron Taylor reports

ROK RESOURCES FILES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2023 & RELEASES OPERATIONAL UPDATE

Rok Resources Inc. has filed its interim financial results and management discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2023.

Q3 2023 HIGHLIGHTSProduction up 10% YoY and 17% QoQ: Production averaged 3,858 boepd in the period, representing 10% growth compared to Q3 2022 and 17% growth compared to Q2 2023.Outperformed production forecast: Production exceeded the Company's average Q3 2023 forecast of 3,475 boepd by 11%.Net Debt reduced by 51% YoY: Net debt reduced from $30.7 million at Q3 2022 to $15.0 million in Q3 2023.

Consistent with previous disclosure, the Company's capital program remained weighted to the second half of 2023, with a focus on Southeast Saskatchewan light oil growth. Total debt has been reduced by over 51% year-over-year, which has provided the Company with the flexibility to allocate development capital across some of the most economic plays in North America.

OPERATIONS UPDATE

In Q3 2023 the Company successfully drilled and completed 6 gross (5.9 net) wells in Southeast Saskatchewan, consisting of 3 gross (2.9 net) Frobisher horizontal wells and 3 gross (2.98 net) Midale horizontal wells. The Company had the 8th best performing Mississippian oil well in Saskatchewan for Q3 2023 with monthly volume of 6,962 bbls and an IP30 of 232 bbls/d.

In Q4 2023 the Company has drilled 3 gross (3 net) Frobisher horizontal wells in Southeast Saskatchewan and 1 gross (0.30 net) Gething gas well in Kaybob Alberta. In December, the Company will drill 2 gross (1.45 net) wells, both unbooked horizontal Frobisher locations in core operating areas.

Current corporate production is approximately 4,000 boepd with 2 gross (2 net) Midale horizontal wells in "clean-up" period post-frac, plus an additional 6 gross (4.75 net) wells forecasted to be on-stream no later than Q1 2024.

OUTLOOK

The Company has had success with early Q3 2023 drilling results and will complete its drilling program in late Q4 2023, a few weeks behind schedule. With operational delays impacting on-stream dates, management expects some wells to begin producing in early Q1 2024. Management will evaluate production results and release a 2024 capital budget and production guidance in Q1 2024.

As a result of uncertainty on production timing of Q4 2023 drilling, exit 2023 production guidance is as follows:

Q3 2023 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

In Q3 2023, the Company realized average daily production volume of 3,858 boepd (63% Liquids), resulting in crude and natural gas sales of $22.1 million oil and natural gas sales and realized hedge gain of $0.5 million. This generated a net operating income of $7.1 million, after royalties, operating expenses, and processing and other income.

Capital expenditures in the quarter totaled $8.5 million, $4.0 million less than forecasted. The Company's active drilling program in Southeast Saskatchewan contributed $7.5 million to the total, with the remainder being allocated primarily to abandonment/reclamation work and land purchases. The Company expects an increase in Q4 2023 capital expenditures and maintains its 2023 capital target of ~$30 million.

Operating costs, which include expenses incurred to operate wells, gather, treat, and transport production volumes, as well as costs to perform well and facility repairs and maintenance, were higher compared to previous periods. The Company proactively chose to perform seven facility turnarounds that were overdue on the recent acquisitions. Annual costs incurred in Q3 2023 such as property taxes, government fees and levies and increased water and emulsion trucking costs during evaluation stages of new wells also contributed to the increased operating expenses of the quarter. The Company expects operating costs to normalize back to previous levels in Q4 2023 and through 2024.

NET DEBT

Net Debt as at September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, as outlined below:

Represents undiscounted face value of debt balances and lease obligations outstanding as of each respective date presented.Calculation of adjusted working capital excludes current portion of debt as presented on the statement of financial position. The mark-to-market fair value of the current portion of risk management contracts is included within adjusted working capital.

ROK uses "Net Debt" as a measure of the Company's financial position and liquidity, however it is not intended to be viewed as an alternative to other measures calculated in accordance with IFRS.

Complete reports and statements are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company website www.rokresources.ca.

LITHIUM UPDATE

The Company, as a twenty-five (25%) percent shareholder and manager of operations of Hub City Lithium Corp., remains on track for the release of the Preliminary Economic Assessment in Q4 2023.

About ROK

ROK is primarily engaged in exploring for petroleum and natural gas development activities in Alberta and Saskatchewan. It has offices located in both Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ROK's common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "ROK".

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